Factors to Consider in Calculating Raises
Yesterday, we looked at the wage increases recently announced by behemoths Walmart and McDonald’s®. Today: How to prepare for compensation increases at your own organization.
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President’s budget reflects administration’s labor and employment priorities
by Judith E. Kramer and Daria H. Hafner President Barack Obama has submitted to Congress his budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2016, which begins on October 1, 2015. Here are the highlights of the administration’s requests for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the National Labor Relations […]
The Who, When, and How of Employee Handbooks
Yesterday’s Advisor examined how emerging HR issues are shaping handbooks, as reflected in a recent survey conducted by XpertHR. Today, how handbooks are managed.
Are employer codes of conduct meaningless in today’s NLRB climate?
by Michael J. Westcott Based on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) recent attack on employer codes of conduct, employers need to rethink their approach to communicating to employees the kinds of conduct that are prohibited and expected in the workplace. Weapon of choice: NLRA Section 7 Many “old school” employers provide employees with work […]
Make Your Compensation Work Across Generations
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at the first two of Payscale’s five compensation tips for workers at all stages of their careers, referencing their report, Compensation Challenges for a Multi-Generational Workforce. Today, we’ll take a look at the rest of the list.
Punching Up Your EVP—Promoting Your Corporate Brand
The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the value that applicants and employees perceive the employment deal to offer, says consultant Stephanie Tarant, PhD. She calls it “the foundation of an organization’s reputation as a place to work.”
A Compensation Philosophy That Works Across Generations
Yesterday, we started to look at some of Payscale’s compensation recommendations for workers at all stages of their careers, taken from their report Compensation Challenges for a Multi-Generational Workforce. Today, the rest of the list.
Steps to Take Toward a (Smart) Smartphone Policy
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the wage and hour compliance dangers of employee cell phone use; today, help with crafting intelligent cell phone policies.
The Wage and Hour Pitfalls of Smartphones
Are your nonexempt employees sneaking a peek at work-related e-mail while off the clock? asks Tammy Binford, writing on HrHero.com®. Watch out: There could be tricky wage and hour dangers ahead.
NPRM on Sex Discrimination—What Will Be Required?
Yesterday’s Advisor briefed readers on new guidelines (to be called regulations) on sex discrimination proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Today, more on the guidelines (to be called regulations) plus an interactive map indicating state laws on sexual orientation and gender identity.